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Sneak peek of new London North Eastern Railway ‘Serenza’ trains

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February 2, 2026
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London North Eastern Railway has revealed images of its new Class 897 trains, as well as confirming its new name for the fleet. Serenza, which…

DPB Rail Infra Service adds two Siemens Vectron locomotives

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February 2, 2026
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The locomotives are A17 and A10 variants and were formally received on 23 January at DPB Rail Technical Service GmbH’s site in Krieglach, Austria.

Commuter train operated remotely thanks to Alstom / DB partnership

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February 1, 2026
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On Thursday, 29th January, Alstom collaborated with German train operator Deutsche Bahn to demonstrate the remote operation of a commuter train.

Milestone reached for Alstom in Norway

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January 31, 2026
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Alstom has just installed the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) into the 100th train as part of Norway’s digital rail transformation.

First GoA2 Train Service Begins in Switzerland

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January 31, 2026
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Switzerland has launched its first semi-automated rail operation (GoA2) on the Waldenburg railway line, following approval from the federal transport authority. The system is based on a new digital train control solution supplied by Stadler.

GB Railfreight signs 10-Year wagon maintenance deal with Wabtec

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January 30, 2026
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) has signed a new 10-year agreement with rail technology firm Wabtec, which has extensive expertise in rolling stock maintenance and component services. The partnership will see maintenance of GBRf’s intermodal wagons carried out at the GBRf Peterborough Maintenance Hub. In a first for the UK rail freight sector, Wabtec will introduce its […]

Record-breaking battery train introduced into passenger service

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January 30, 2026
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Great Western Railway (GWR) will introduce the UK’s first battery-only powered train into passenger service on Saturday 31 January. The Class 230 train has been used for a successful trial of fast-charge technology on the Greenford branch line over the past 22 months. Up until now it has undergone rigorous trials, but on Saturday it […]

Debut for UK’s first battery-only train confirmed

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January 30, 2026
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The UK’s first battery-only powered train will enter service tomorrow, Saturday 31st January 2026. The Class 230 train has been undergoing trials for the past…

Debut for UK’s first battery-only train confirmed

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January 30, 2026
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The UK’s first battery-only powered train will enter service tomorrow, Saturday 31st January 2026. The Class 230 train has been undergoing trials for the past…

Akiem signs maintenance agreement with Technis and a new contract with Naviland Cargo

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January 30, 2026
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Akiem is strengthening its position in France through new maintenance and leasing agreements.